10
TwinTube Analog Code
®
Plug-in
Applications
Here we refer to only two significant examples, of course with-
out suggesting completeness. We would like to simplify starting
with the TwinTube by sharing some thoughts and experiences.
The effects and results described here can be applied to many
other instruments—nothing should keep you away from using the
TwinTube without restriction.
Vocals
Optimizing vocal tracks is a highlight among the processing appli-
cations of the TwinTube. Often further EQing is not necessary
anymore in order to lift a voice from a mix and get it up front. A
recommendation for female voices: HARMONICS switch to 6,
HARMONICS control to about 2 o’clock, SATURATION to about 12
o’clock.
With these settings the described effect should be clearly audible
and from here individual tracks can be optimized. With female
voices we suggest trying HARMONICS switch settings 6 and 10
while switching between 2, 3, and 6 with male voices.
Acoustic Guitars
The success in treating e-guitars depends on previous recording
and processing gear and techniques—if tube amps and further
effects were already applied, it is hard to foresee how much the
TwinTube can contribute when optimizing or designing a sound.
In contrast to e-guitars, there is a huge potential in processing
acoustical guitar tracks. Picking sounds can be intensified, in gen-
eral tube saturation and limiting can improve loudness and con-
denses the sound. Presence is emphasized and the instrument
cuts through a mix much better without raising levels too much.
A well chosen amount of harmonic distortion always adds some
roughness which may often be a nice touch in several playing
styles.
